Oxydin Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Unimarck Healthcare Ltd
Active Ingredient	Ibuprofen (400mg) + Paracetamol (325mg) + Dextropropoxyphene (32.5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	.
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	462

FAQ

What if you forget to take Oxydin?

If you miss a dose of Oxydin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Oxydin Tablet Reviews

Oxydin is a combination medicine which helps in relieving pain. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation, and fever. It also blocks the transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower the pain perception.

Oxydin should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion, constipation, sleepiness, and dizziness. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should speak to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.

Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.

How Oxydin Tablet Works

Oxydin is a combination of three pain relieving medicines: Ibuprofen, Paracetamol and Dextropropoxyphene. Ibuprofen and Paracetamol work by blocking the chemical messengers in brain that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Dextropropoxyphene works by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain, thereby further decreasing pain perception.

How to Use Oxydin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oxydin is to be taken with food.

Uses of Oxydin Tablet

Pain relief

Oxydin Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Oxydin may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Oxydin is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Even small doses of Oxydin can cause infant sleepiness and decreased/altered brain function.

Liver ^CAUTION

Oxydin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oxydin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Oxydin alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Oxydin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oxydin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Oxydin is not recommended in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oxydin.

Quick Tips

Oxydin is given to treat various painful conditions.
Do not take it with any other pain medicine without asking your doctor first.
Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking this medicine.
Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).
Drink plenty of water while taking it.